Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

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About Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1600312004
Program director
Francisco Ponce
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
280
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 280 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
14.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White71%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Francisco Ponce
Program coordinator
Geraldine Briones
Coordinator phone
(602) 406-4983
Program phone
(602) 406-3242
Sponsoring institution
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

350 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85013 Open in Google Maps

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program offer?

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program?

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program received 280 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program located?

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program is located at 350 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85013. Its sponsoring institution is Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program?

The program director is Francisco Ponce. The program coordinator, Geraldine Briones, is the usual contact for application questions.

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